Fish Tales - show recent lens catches

[goamules]

I just caught a nice big fish. I didn't know when I'd get another Euryscop IV when I sold my last one a while back, but lo and behold I hooked another whopper. I don't think I'll throw this one back.

[Paul Bujak]

'Tis a beauty, for sure!

[mike rosenlof]

I picked this up at a camera show. It's a solid little chunk of glass. Weighs nearly 14 oz. Not sure if it's really good for anything, or what it even covers. The only other Optika Actinar reference I've found is for a mid 60s Japanese 2x3 SLR. This would be a lot of glass to only cover 2x3.

[tonkhang]

My new catch : Jamin Darlot with 4 complements.

[Louis Pacilla]

I picked this up at a camera show. It's a solid little chunk of glass. Weighs nearly 14 oz. Not sure if it's really good for anything, or what it even covers. The only other Optika Actinar reference I've found is for a mid 60s Japanese 2x3 SLR. This would be a lot of glass to only cover 2x3.

Both the Congo & Your lens are Tessar design. I believe They should have around 60-65% coverage stopped down Maybe 70% max. You should have a bit of wiggle room on 4x5. Much tighter on 5x7 but will cover.For the most part both lenses should max out at small stops of near 9" Image circle.

Very lovely Euryscope #5 Garrett. I love this size for 8x10 .

Hey Garrett I have the original water house stops for my #5 . If you would like. I can scan my set for use as templates for your lens. Makes creating a set of stops much easier.

[goamules]

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Very lovely Euryscope #5 Garrett. I love this size for 8x10 .

Hey Garrett I have the original water house stops for my #5 . If you would like. I can scan my set for use as templates for your lens. Makes creating a set of stops much easier.

Sure, that would be handy. It looks like this size is for even larger than 8x10 plates, but the only film I have today to try it out is 5x7! It's in fantastic condition and if anything like my last one, should take great portraits.

[Louis Pacilla]

Sure, that would be handy. It looks like this size is for even larger than 8x10 plates, but the only film I have today to try it out is 5x7! It's in fantastic condition and if anything like my last one, should take great portraits.

Hey Garrett, PM your address to me & I'll snail mail a couple of scanned pages for your template.
BTW- I believe the lens is stated as starting coverage of 11x14 so it'll will cover more than 8x10. I used it a few times on 11x14 but I love the 17" focal length on 8x10 Portraits.
I'll mail the copies out later today. I would email the scan but can't figure how to scan & save or I should say I have not taken the time to figure it out.

[goamules]

...Hey Garrett I have the original water house stops for my #5 . If you would like. I can scan my set for use as templates for your lens. Makes creating a set of stops much easier.

Louis, I got the Euryscop templates in the mail. Thanks for the extra effort to help out, good one Mate.

[Louis Pacilla]

Good deal. Glad I could help my brother out.

Peace

[VishalMathur]

This is the latest: a 210/4.5 Xenar in a compound #3 shutter. Can't wait to try it for portraits!